Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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